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Trans and Gender Variant, Identity Development and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Speaker(s):

Jacalyn Leake, MS, CCTP, CFTP

Jaimee Hartenstein, MS, PhD

Presentation:

This presentation explores the experiences of transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals’ identity and the outcomes in relation to the adverse childhood experiences of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunctions like domestic violence using the lenses of intersectionality and minority stress. Archival research found in the published record is reviewed to explore the current literature relating to the trans and gender variant population, identity development, and adverse childhood experiences outcomes. The presentation discusses recent professional experiences relevant to the topic and future research needs.

Objectives:

  1. Define key concepts and terms surrounding trans and gender variant identities, the theories of minority stress and intersectionality, and adverse childhood experiences.
  2. Describe the current literature surrounding trans and gender variant individuals and adverse childhood experiences.
  3. Identify future academic research areas and needs.

Slides and Handouts:

LEAKE_HARTENSTEIN_MO STI_Trans Dev ACEs

LEAKE HARTENSTEIN_MO STI_Trans Dev ACE

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Understanding Cop Culture

Speaker(s):

Ken McManus, M.Ed., LPC

Jason Klaus, B.S.

Presentation: 

In 2018, for the third year in a row, the national total of police officer deaths by suicide exceeded the number of officer deaths in the line of duty. While every such tragedy has its own story, there are patterns of toxicity unique in law enforcement careers that significantly contribute to the risks for relationship implosion, isolation, depression and suicide. Some law enforcement agencies are responding to these trends by providing officer wellness initiatives and supports; others are not. By either path, clinicians may find themselves confronted with law enforcement personnel, or their family members, seeking effective intervention in what may be the later stages of a mental health crisis. And, these individuals can be “treatment reluctant” as a function of their culture. This presentation will provide research-based insights into individual and organizational police culture and specific strategies clinicians can incorporate to increase the efficacy of their treatment efforts.

Objectives:

  1. Identify specific dynamics within police culture that increase risks for crisis
  2. Identify specific dynamics within police officer experience that enable despair and isolation
  3. Describe the neurology that underlies the intensity of officer experience, e.g. the hypervigilance rollercoaster, and increased risk for harm
  4. Identify strategies to enhance clinician effectiveness with this unique population

Slides and Handouts:

MCMANUS – Understanding Cop Culture May3rd

 

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Cultural Considerations in Treating Hispanic Populations

Speaker(s):

Alex, Barajas-Munoz, Ph.D.

Presentation:

This workshop focuses on how culture and cultural change affects Latinos and their substance use. Cultural factors in treatment and clinical issues related to culture are explored, and approaches to integrating culture into therapy are proposed


Objectives:

  1. Interpret how culture changes affect Latinos and their substance use
  2. Identify problems faced by individuals around access and readiness for treatment, and sustaining a course of recovery
  3. Describe cultural factors in treatment, and clinical issues
  4. Outline approaches to integrating culture into therapy

Slides and Handouts:

BARAJAS-MUNOZ_Cultural Considerations for Hispanics STI 2021

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Trauma Informed: Invisibility and Victimization of Black Girls

Speaker(s):

Angela Gray, MSW, EdS

Presentation:

Black girls often go through life feeling invisible, like they do not exist or are not important. They are victimized by being suspended from school, sexually exploited and sent to juvenile detention centers at a higher rate than other girls from other races their own age. They often combat negative stereotypes of the Angry Black Girl/Woman syndrome often depicted on television and social media. Developmental consequences of Trauma and Trauma Informed Interventions will be explored to help Black girls heal and restore.


Objectives:

  1. Define what it means to be invisible as a Black girl.
  2. Examine how invisibility and victimization impacts preschool and elementary Black girls.
  3. Examine how out of school suspensions, expulsions, and poor attendance contributes to the invisibility and victimization of Black girls.
  4. Examine how everyday practices at school such as dress codes and hairstyles contribute to the victimization of Black girls.
  5. Explore how the media promotes sexual exploitation and objectification of Black girls.
  6. Explore the history of colorism and how it was devised to create division among Black girls.

Slides and Handouts:

Trauma-Informed-Invisibility-and-Victimization-of-Black-GirlsDownload

Racial-Trauma-ResourcesDownload

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Hartenstein, Jaimee, MS, PhD

Jaimee L. Hartenstein is an assistant professor in Child and Family Development at the University of Central Missouri. She currently serves as both the undergraduate and graduate program coordinator. She is a Certified Family Life Educator. Hartenstein received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology and Mass Communications and her Master’s and Ph.D in Family Studies from Kansas State University. Her primary research interest is divorce and child custody.  

Presentation(s): 

Trans and Gender Variant, Identity Development and Adverse Childhood Experiences


 

 

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Barajas-Muñoz, Alex, Ph.D.

Alex Barajas‐Muñoz has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance, and a Master’s Degree in Neurosciences and is currently employed as a psychologist at the University of Kansas (KU) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). He worked for over ten years as a Research Associate, Evaluator and Trainer with Mid‐America Addiction Technology Transfer Center at UMKC. His areas of expertise include: evaluation and research; counseling; training, editing and translating (English/Spanish) professional literature in the areas of psychology, neuroscience and substance use disorders; psychotherapeutic medications; and counseling special populations (Hispanic, LGBTQI).

 

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McManus, Ken, M.Ed, LPC


Ken McManus is a licensed professional counselor and certified EMDR psychotherapist in private practice with forty years
of clinical experience. Ken’s career path has included developing and providing professional development trainings through
Professional Education Systems, Inc. (PESI) and in previous MIMH Spring Training Institutes. Throughout his career, Ken
has worked with law enforcement officers and their families as a clinician, as a trainer and as a partner in community
programming. Ken is a provider for the CIT officer support panel specific to the Missouri Crisis Intervention Team and a
participant in the St. Louis Area CIT Coordinating Council.


Presentation(s): 

Understanding Cop Culture


 

 

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Leake, Jacalyn, MS, CCTP, CFTP

Jacalyn Leake graduated with a M.S. from the University of Central Missouri’s Human Development and Family Science, Marriage and Family Therapy masters program and is now attending a Couple and Family Therapy PhD program. Jacalyn previously received a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia College, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional.

Jacalyn currently provides individual, family, and group therapy and psychoeducation for both residents and outreach clients at Survival Adult Abuse Center, Inc. as an MFT intern. At Survival House, Jacalyn designed, implemented, and facilitates two in-house solution focused therapy groups, one on communal living issues clients face and the other on progress and goals, as well as co-designed, implemented, and facilitates one in-house resilience and mindfulness-based group and a LGBTQ+ outreach support group. Jacalyn is an MFT  and is attending a Couple and Family Therapy PhD program.




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Trans and Gender Variant, Identity Development and Adverse Childhood Experiences


 

 

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Klaus, Jason, BS


Jason Klaus is a Detective Corporal for the Perry County (MO) Sheriff’s Office in Perryville, Missouri.  Jason has been with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office since September of 1996 and has served as a Jail Officer, Patrol Deputy, School Resource Officer and Detective.  Jason attended the Southeast Missouri Law Enforcement Academy in the summer of 1996 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 1998.  Jason is currently the Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Coordinator and responsible for expanding CIT throughout the state and develop and maintain relationships with community behavioral health and advocacy partners.



Presentation(s): 

Understanding Cop Culture



 

 

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Gray, Angela, MSW, EdS

I am a School Social Worker of seventeen years for the Alton School District at Alton High School. I am also the Executive Director of Empowered 2b Me, an educational consulting organization. I have a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Social work with a Specialization in School Social work. In 2014, I obtained a Specialist degree in Education Administration. I  have extensive knowledge with working with students from diverse socio -economic backgrounds. In addition, I have knowledge with working with at-risk students, especially female students.

I am an author of two books to help teen girls overcome negative attitudes, “Help! I Have an Attitude Problem! A Self-Help Book and Journal to Help Teen Girls Overcome Negative Attitudes” and Check that Attitude!”, a book designed to provide strategies for educators when dealing with girls with negative attitudes. 


Presentation(s): 

1. Best Practices for Working with Urban Girls with Challenging Attitudes

2. Trauma Awareness: Invisibility and Victimization of Black Girls